A HAMPSHIRE charity is appealing for schools to get involved in their 5km 'walk for autism'.

Hampshire Cricket Club's Rose Bowl ground at West End will provide the setting for the event which will see hundreds of youngsters and their families raising money for Hampshire Autistic Society.

The walk, on May 15, takes in a parkland route around the grounds of The Rose Bowl and is one of a number of Autism Awareness Month events aimed at highlighting the charity and its work to help those with autism.

For more details, call Sally Stemp on 01489 880881 extension 208.